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Queen Elizabeth II Park

📍 North New Brighton, Canterbury

★4.3(1,524 Google reviews)

Well-maintained aquatic centre with play pools, lazy river, and spa facilities. Clean, family-friendly environment with helpful staff and good amenities.

✓ Clean facilities✓ Friendly staff✓ Good cafe✓ Holiday crowds✓ Smaller than original

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families wanting a reliable swimming experience with young children who'll enjoy the play pools and lazy river. The facility is well-run with good amenities, but don't expect the excitement of the original QEII with its wave pool and multiple slides. Avoid public holidays unless you're prepared for significant waits.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book fitness classes 8 days in advance as popular sessions fill quickly
⏰Avoid public holidays - expect up to 60 minute waits for kids pools and slides
đŸŽŸī¸Consider weekly membership at $11.33 (with community services card) for regular visits
🚗Dress appropriately for swimming as it's a family-friendly environment

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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Tulima Tuleki

11 months ago

★★★★★

“First time here with the family and was awesome. Staff very friendly and helpful and the place is always clean. Great restaurant area inside as well. There's also a gym in the facility as well. Take the kids n family and learn how to swim as it can help save a life one day. ENJOY IT AND PLEASE WEAR APPROPRIATE SWIMMING CLOTHES AND BE RESPECTFUL AS THERE ARE KIDS AROUND AND IT DOES NOT GOOD WHEN YOUR WEARING THINGS THAT ALMOST SHOW YOUR PRIVATE BODY PARTS SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL. HAVE FUN 👍”

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Queen_ C

3 weeks ago

★★★★★

â€œâ¤ī¸ Our favourite day-off hangout. A perfect way to unwind, relax and stay healthy - enjoying the hot pool, dry sauna and steam sauna. đŸ§–â€â™€ī¸đŸ’ĻđŸŒŋ Nothing beats a relaxing day off! ✨”

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Gay Munro

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Spa, sauna, steam room Great aquasize classes.. Now pilates. Am happy but need to get in early for popular classes. Book out 8 days in advance.”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Pool

240 reviews

Sauna

55 reviews

Hydroslide

30 reviews

Changing rooms

28 reviews

Hydrotherapy pool

25 reviews

Overview

Queen Elizabeth II Park offers swimming pools, a lazy river, children's play areas, spa facilities including sauna and steam room, plus aquasize and pilates classes. The centre features free parking, pram access, and an on-site restaurant, making it a convenient family destination.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

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